Texas Eyes Time Shift Back to Central Standard Time
The Texas Legislature weighs returning to Central Standard Time or adopting Mountain War Time after March 17. The Dallas News notes Texas has been two hours ahead of sun time, with El Paso as the exception, and argues for aligning time with meridians to reduce disruption and energy waste.
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Michigan
Texas
Mississippi
el Paso
Union
Fort Worth
Dallas News
Woman Dies in Home Gas Explosion in Wichita Falls
Mrs. Hubert Ray Morris died when their home was destroyed by a gas explosion. Her husband, a 45 year old field worker, was burned after returning from work at 8 30 a m and striking a match to light the stove.
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Wichita Falls
Hubert Ray Morris
Morris
Stevenson Opposed To Scrapping Constitution
Governor Stevenson said he favored keeping the Texas constitution and opposed any move to scrap it. He warned that removing the charter could embroil the state in many legalities and noted amendments are proceeding well under the current method.
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Stevenson
Austin
Texas
Aluminum Dresses Turn Forever Inventions Into Showstopper
Frederick C. Othman reports from Washington as aluminum maker Richard Reynolds testifies before the small business committee about durable foil products. He shows a gold tinted aluminum dress and a tablecloth woven from aluminum, claiming they resist wear, stains, and shrinkage while suggesting future uses for food wrapping and decorative items. Reynolds says prices depend on power costs and promises color options.
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Washington
Duke of Windsor
Richard S. Reynolds
Senate
Jesse Jones
TVA
Reynolds
Tennessee
Sen
James E. Murray
Montana
England
Kenneth S. Wherry
Nebraska
Wally
Reynold
Student jokes about deportment report card incident
A humorous exchange shows a father scolding about deportment and a junior retorting that the low marks come from not having much homework. The brief adds a light, classroom-tinged moment reflecting school life and student wit.
Outlook for postwar jobs from NAM forecast
American industry could add 3.4 to 4.4 million manufacturing jobs after reconversion, lifting total employment to about 56 million. NAM president Ira Mosher based the estimate on a survey of plans from 1,756 manufacturers and noted it targets the postwar period rather than a long-range forecast.
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New York
Ira Mosher
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Commerce
Wallace
Mosher
Texas Plans Interstate Links in National System
The Texas State Highway Department is asked to draft plans for its sections of the 33,920 mile national interstate network. A July 1 deadline is set by the Public Roads Administration. Texas would contribute about 2,275 miles with major cities on multiple bands including Dallas Houston San Antonio Fort Worth Galveston Laredo and El Paso.
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Washington
Texas State Highway Department
Public Roads Administration
Texas
PRA
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Galveston
Laredo
el Paso
Little Rock
Austin
Little Lines by Margie B Boswell
An old almanac may become an asset. Misfortune is oftener an aid than an enemy. Belladonna might stop a backbiting epidemic. The sage seldom uses sweetened words. Is merriment the aftermath of meanness.
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Margie B. Boswell
Government operating cost in 1789 per capita
The article notes that the per capita cost of running the government in its first year, 1789, was about 20 cents.
Wanted Girl's Bicycle 24 or 26 Size
Classified ad notes a wanted girl’s bicycle in 24 or 26 inch size with phone contact 155. It also lists an for sale baby Jersey heifer calf from Dr. C P Johnson and a card of thanks from the Pennington family for sympathy following a death.
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C. P. Johnson
R. G
Bud) Pennington
Joe
W. C. Pennington
Auto Finance Ad Offers Quick Car Loans In Sherman
Deal Shoe Shop and Furniture at 216 West Houston Sherman advertises auto loans through Guy Ellis owner and F. W. Creager manager at 121% South Travis offering immediate financing with minimal payments. Bring title papers and car for inspection.
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Deal Shoe Shop
Tz West
Houston
Sherman
Guy Ellis
Thank You Note From Sue Stephens to Whitewright Friends
Dear Whitewright Friends I thank you for your sympathy cards and consideration. It has helped me so much. Sincerely Sue Stephens Also sewing machines repaired and traded and high prices for used furniture offered by Square.
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Whitewright
Sue Stephens
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